Please see below for the current opportunities to join the BB team. Any queries please contact the office on 0131 290 2686. Early application is strongly recommended as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Development Officer

Beyond Borders is currently hiring a Development Officer to join the team to provide project, event and communication support. This is an exciting role in a small dynamic team, with opportunity for international travel. Responsibilities include fundraising and delivery of projects, stakeholder engagement, research assistance, communications and a role in organising the annual Beyond Borders International Festival.

Candidates should have a graduate degree in politics, law, international relations or related disciplines. They should also have solid experience in securing funding for international and cultural projects, excellent and demonstrable writing skills, the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, and be highly organized and enthusiastic to work within a small team. The role requires someone who is persistent, resourceful, imaginative, able to work well under pressure, and be prepared to travel internationally.

Person specification

The successful candidate will ideally have most, or all, of the following qualities:

Demonstrable experience in successfully securing funding for projects

Experience working in a busy office environment, both within a team and unsupervised

Experience working on projects, liaising with donors and stakeholders

Experience with events planning and organization

Strong inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people

Be able to plan your own workload, prioritize effectively and be willing to take on a wide range of administrative tasks

Possess excellent and demonstrable writing skills

Possess a proven interest in international relations, international law, politics or a more specific interest in some of our key project areas – conflict mediation, the role of women in conflict resolution, gender based violence, cultural diplomacy and the rule of law.

To apply for this job please email a CV, covering letter, along with the name and contact details of two referees to Jessica Forsythe on jforsythe@beyondbordersscotland.com

Job Description: Projects Intern

Overview: We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised individual to join the team, on a full or part time basis, to provide project, event and administrative support and gain experience on the workings of a small NGO. The post is on a 3-month term, with the potential to extend a further 3 and would ideally begin in April.

Projects

Provide research assistance for committed projects and project proposals, topics include; mediation fellowships, international rule of law and governance capacity building

Provide logistical support for project activities

Assist in organisation of project events, both in the UK and overseas

Events & Cultural Projects

Assist with planning and delivery of the Beyond Borders Film Festival

Assist with the initial planning of the 2018 Beyond Borders International Festival and related events & projects

Office Administration

Maintain the company’s website, newsletter and social media outlets

Provide occasional research and administrative assistance to the company directors

Assist with handling of enquiries from the public

General office support

Requirements

Essentials

Graduate or final year student in an arts, humanities, legal or political science related subject